[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Secci\u00f3n” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” width_last_edited=”off|desktop” max_width_last_edited=”off|desktop” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” custom_padding=”0px|||||” custom_padding_tablet=”|60px||60px|false|true” custom_padding_phone=”|40px||40px|false|true” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n
The extensive coastline that makes up <\/span>Costa Brava<\/span><\/b>, located in the northeast of Catalonia, is the ideal destination if you wish to enjoy its azure beaches and coves, while relaxing on the sand under the sea breeze and the pleasant rays of the sun. However, in addition to the beaches and coves that give shape and colour to its coastline, there are also various elements that add a certain personality to its 214 kilometres of coastline and are well worth a visit. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n In total, Costa Brava is made up of some thirty towns and villages that form the outline of this coastline. Some of the best known are <\/span>Tossa de Mar<\/span><\/b>, <\/span>Palam\u00f3s<\/span><\/b>, <\/span>Roses<\/span><\/b>, <\/span>Cadaqu\u00e9s<\/span><\/b>, <\/span>Empuriabrava<\/span><\/b>, <\/span>Tamariu <\/span><\/b>and <\/span>Calella de Palafrugell<\/span><\/b>, although you will find many more with some of the most charming spots. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ make_equal=”on” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||30px||false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”0px|60px|30px|60px|false|true” custom_padding_phone=”|40px||40px|false|true” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px|false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n In this publication, we are going to talk about an element that characterises most of these coastal towns: their <\/span>lighthouses<\/span><\/b>, facilities whose use has varied over the centuries, but which maintain unique views due to their privileged locations overlooking the sea. <\/span>Shuttle2Sun<\/span><\/a> offers its <\/span>shared transfer services<\/span><\/a> and <\/span>private transfer services<\/span><\/a>, low-cost and sustainable, so that you can move to any town on Costa Brava, from <\/span>Barcelona airport, Barcelona port, Reus airport, Girona airport and Camp de Tarragona AVE train station<\/span><\/b>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Generally, lighthouses have and had a function of control over the environment, from which the arrival of ships from the sea could be seen; as well as being a <\/span>point of orientation<\/span><\/b> for those navigators who, on board their ships, sought to reach dry land. Its origin dates to <\/span>Roman times<\/span><\/b>.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Its <\/span>structure <\/span><\/b>is formed, in most cases, by its tower, presided over by the luminous focus, which emits a white light, so that it can be seen from any point on the coast. Lighthouses should not be confused with <\/span>beacons<\/span><\/b>, another type of similar structure that emits a light of a different colour, such as red or yellow, among others, and which also serve to mark a specific point on the coast to warn vessels.\u00a0 <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Many of these lighthouses on Costa Brava have opened their doors in recent years, becoming <\/span>interpretation centres<\/span><\/b> and an essential place to visit for tourists and residents alike.\u00a0 <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.shuttle2sun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Faros-Costa-Brava-Sant-Sebastia-1.png” alt=”Lighthouses on Costa Brava” title_text=”Lighthouses on Costa Brava” force_fullwidth=”on” align_tablet=”center” align_phone=”center” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0px||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” custom_padding=”0px|||||” custom_padding_tablet=”|60px||60px|false|true” custom_padding_phone=”|40px||40px|false|true” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Along the entire coastline of <\/span>Catalonia <\/span><\/b>there are more than <\/span>twenty lighthouses<\/span><\/b><\/a>, distributed along the entire coast, which, if we join them together, we will obtain a magnificent route or set of routes to visit and discover the most beautiful beaches and coves, as well as the most hidden ones in the whole territory. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n There are currently \u2018<\/span>Camins de Ronda<\/span><\/b>\u2019 (coastal paths), both on <\/span>Costa Brava<\/span><\/b> and on <\/span>Costa Dorada<\/span><\/b>, which allow the population to walk or cycle, just a few metres from the sea, all around the area. Moreover, most of these circuits can be done with the family, as they are suitable for all ages. Even so, we must bear in mind that some sections have stairs and may be somewhat difficult, as in some cases they go into the rugged terrain of the coastline.\u00a0 <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n If you would like to discover these routes and the lighthouses that characterise Costa Brava, remember that <\/span>Shuttle2Sun<\/span><\/a> offers its <\/span>shared transfer services<\/span><\/a> and <\/span>private transfer services<\/span><\/a>, both low-cost and sustainable, so that you can travel to any location on <\/span>Costa Brava<\/span><\/b>, from <\/span>Barcelona airport, Barcelona port, Reus airport, Girona airport and Camp de Tarragona AVE train station<\/span><\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” custom_padding=”0px|||||” custom_padding_tablet=”|60px||60px|false|true” custom_padding_phone=”|40px||40px|false|true” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.shuttle2sun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Faros-Costa-Brava-Roses-2.png” alt=”Roses Lighthouse Costa Brava” title_text=”Roses Lighthouse Costa Brava” force_fullwidth=”on” align_tablet=”center” align_phone=”center” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0px||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n In the bay of Port de la Selva you will find one of the most renowned lighthouses on Costa Brava, which is also the most northerly on our list, known as <\/span>Punta de s’Arenella<\/span><\/b>. <\/span><\/p>\n This <\/span>lighthouse<\/span><\/a>, dating from the early 20th century, was built to improve the orientation and visibility of fishing boats, due to the difficulties that this point of the coastline presented because of its irregular shape. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Another of the most important is <\/span>Cala Nans lighthouse<\/span><\/b>, which offers incredible views of the coastline of <\/span>Cadaqu\u00e9s<\/span><\/b>, another of the coastal towns par excellence. <\/span><\/p>\n Its landscape becomes a unique space, especially at sunset, when the orange and reddish rays of the sun fall on the dark <\/span>Mediterranean Sea<\/span><\/b>. This lighthouse was built at the end of the 19th century.\u00a0 <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n In this same village you can also visit <\/span>Cap de Creus lighthouse<\/span><\/b>, where, in the past, there was a watchtower that was used to spot possible attacks by pirate ships.\u00a0 <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” custom_padding=”0px|||||” custom_padding_tablet=”|60px||60px|false|true” custom_padding_phone=”|40px||40px|false|true” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” min_height=”181.8px” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”3px||||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n The town of <\/span>Calella de Palafrugell<\/span><\/b> also hides one of the most beautiful and representative lighthouses in Catalonia, <\/span>Sant Sebasti\u00e0 lighthouse<\/span><\/b>, built in the mid-19th century. It forms part of the monumental complex of Sant Sebasti\u00e0 de la Guarda, where you can also visit the Hermitage of Sant Sebasti\u00e0, the Iberian archaeological site and the guest house. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n In addition to these three, Costa Brava has many more lighthouses along its coastline. For example, <\/span>Roses lighthouse<\/span><\/b>, in neoclassical style; <\/span>Meda lighthouse<\/span><\/a>, located in the archipelago of <\/span>Medes Islands<\/span><\/b>, in <\/span>L’Estartit<\/span><\/b>; <\/span>Punta del Mol\u00ed<\/span><\/b>, in Palam\u00f3s, with its hexagonal tower; and <\/span>Tossa de Mar lighthouse<\/span><\/b>, at the highest point of Vila Vella. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Come to Costa Brava and let yourself fall in love with its charming lighthouses. With <\/span>Shuttle2Sun<\/span><\/a>‘s <\/span>shared transfer services<\/span><\/a> and <\/span>private transfer services<\/span><\/a>, low-cost and sustainable, you can get to any location on <\/span>Costa Brava<\/span><\/b>, from <\/span>Barcelona airport, Barcelona port, Reus airport, Girona airport and Camp de Tarragona AVE train station<\/span><\/b>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The extensive coastline that makes up Costa Brava, located in the northeast of Catalonia, is the ideal destination if you wish to enjoy its azure beaches and coves, while relaxing on the sand under the sea breeze and the pleasant rays of the sun. However, in addition to the beaches and coves that give shape […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":13316,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[40,39,42,29,41],"tags":[46,69,135,45,44,43,125,139],"class_list":["post-13298","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-barcelona-2","category-costa-dorada-2","category-spanish-culture","category-travel","category-travel-tips","tag-airports","tag-holidays","tag-private-transfer-2","tag-shuttle","tag-transfer","tag-travel","tag-vacances-2","tag-winter"],"yoast_head":"\nUsefulness of lighthouses<\/h2>\n
Lighthouses of Catalonia<\/h2>\n
Punta de s’Arenella, one of the most beautiful spots on Costa Brava\u00a0<\/h2>\n
Cala Nans Lighthouse and Cap de Creus Lighthouse, in Cadaqu\u00e9s \u00a0<\/h2>\n
Sant Sebasti\u00e0 lighthouse<\/h2>\n
Many more lighthouses to discover<\/h2>\n